Out For a 14 Hour Stroll – This Week in History Posted on 6 August, 2014 by SPRA August 8, 1930 a plucky young lady walks from Hythe to Grande Prairie for a $20.00 bet. Grande Prairie Herald ~ Aug. 8, 1930 Written & researched by Kathryn Auger. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)